Sullying: meaning, definitions and examples

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sullying

 

[ หˆsสŒlษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

damaging reputation

Sullying refers to the act of damaging someone's reputation or the integrity of something. This action often involves making false accusations or spreading negative information that tarnishes the subject's character. It can occur in various contexts, including personal relationships, business dealings, or public perceptions. When someone sullys another person, they aim to undermine their credibility and respect. This term is frequently used in discussions about defamation and slander.

Synonyms

besmirch, defame, slur, smear

Examples of usage

  • The scandal sullying the politician's name led to public outrage.
  • She felt that the rumors were sullying her reputation at work.
  • The article attempted to sully the company's image with misleading claims.

Translations

Translations of the word "sullying" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น denegrindo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฒเค‚เค•เคฟเคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช beschmutzen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mencemarkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐะฟะปัŽะถะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szkalowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฑšใ™ใ“ใจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท salir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ difamar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท lekelenme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋”๋Ÿฝํžˆ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุดูˆูŠู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ znevaลพovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ znevaลพovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Žทๆฑก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ umaลพevanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skemma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะฐัะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒœแƒซแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lษ™kษ™lษ™mษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ difamar

Etymology

The word 'sully' comes from the Middle English 'sullein', which is derived from the Old French 'sullier', meaning 'to make dirty or tarnished'. The roots can be traced back to the Latin 'suliare', which means 'to make foul'. The term has evolved over time to symbolize not just a physical act of staining, but also a metaphorical one of corrupting one's reputation or character. This evolution illustrates society's sensitivity towards honor and the impact of words and actions on individual standing. Historically, sullied reputations have led to severe consequences, revealing the importance of honesty and integrity in communication.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,339, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.